Technika PCD 206 User Handbook Manual

PCD 206
Personal CD Player

Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL

User Handbook

PCD206 User Manual

WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS

Your Technika appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the

AUDIO

date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact the

D/A conversion: DAC four times oversampling

TESCO electrical help line on 0845 601 2549. Please have your original

Frequency response : 20-20,000Hz (+1/-3 dB)

purchase receipt with you when you call. This warranty in no way affects
your consumer rights

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limits

No. of Channels: 2 Channel (Stereo)

Output level: Phones: 15 mW (32W)

Bass boost effect : +6 dB

(-20dB@100Hz)

GENERAL

Power requirements: 2x “AA” alkaline battery

DC input 6V 300 mA

Power consumption: 0.8W (DC 3V) under normal conditions

Dimensions mm: 140 (W) x 28.5 (H) x 144 (D)

Weight: Approx. 230g not including battery

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Read these instructions.

WARNING: DANGER OF RADIATION INSTALLING BATTERIES

Keep these instructions.

These labels tell you that the unit contains a laser component.

1. Op en th e b att ery

Heed all warnings.

Opening the lid and defeating the safety interlocks will expose

compartment cover an d

the user to radiation from the laser beam. Do not stare into the

insert two "AA" alkaline

Follow all instructions.

laser while it is operating.

batteries in the battery

Clean only with dry cloth.

compartment. Follow the

Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

polarity as indicated in the
battery compartment.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, or any
apparatus that produces heat.

2. Clo se th e b att ery

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

compartment cover.

Use only atta chmen ts/ac cesso ries spe cifie d by the

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

manufacturer.

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

or television reception which can be determined by tuning the

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,

equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct

such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

Re-orientate or re-locate the receiving antenna. Increase the

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not

the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not

which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an

LOW BATTERY ALERT. When the low battery indicator

be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

appears at the bottom right of the display panel the batteries

liquids should be placed on the product.

must be replaced as CD player will not function properly.

BATTERIES: Do not leave batteries for extended periods in

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the apparatus as they can leak or corrode causing damage to

AC OPERATION

the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate

the unit. Exhausted batteries must be treated with care and

Use only an approved UK 6V DC

this device.

disposed of according to any safety or recycling regulations in

power adaptor (not supplied). Ensure

force in your area. NEVER throw batteries into the general

the polarity of the DC connector

rubbish, or a fire, or leave them lying around.

LISTENING TO MUSIC AT EXTREMELY HIGH

matches the player (see diagram).

LEVELS FOR EXTEND ED PER IODS C AN

Do not mix battery types. When inserting batteries, replace all

Plug the adaptor into the player and

SEVERELY DAMAGE YOUR HEARING.

at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries.

then plug the adaptor into the mains

Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the unit.

supply before turning on the power.

POWER SOURCES

Approx. 8 hrs.

Alkaline “AA”

Aver age Pl aying Time

(Con tinu ous Pl ay)

Battery Type

Norma l Play Anti -Ski p Mode

Approx. 9 hrs.

Approx. 3.5 hrs. Approx. 2.5 hrs.

Ni-CAD Recharg eable

(min s pec. 1. 2V - 650mA)

Note: Zinc/Car bon, o r Zinc/ Chloride batte ries sh ould no t be
used a s their use will re sult in extrem ely sh ort pla ying ti mes.

BATT ERY GUI DE

+
–

DC6V

After Use

PROGRAM PLAY allows selected tracks on the disc to be played in any
desired order. Programming can be set in STOP mode or normal play mode.

Switch the CD player off. Wait for the disc to

To set up a program:

stop spinning. Hold the edge and gently press

$Press the PROG button . PGM starts flashing.

the centre pivot to pick up the disc.

$Press or to select the desired track.

Remove the disc and store it in its packing. Do
not leave a disc in the player for extended

$When the desired track is displayed: Press the

periods.

PROG button to enter the track into the program.

The track No. display changes to 00 again but the

Cleaning the Cabinet

program register has advanced to 02

Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is very dirty, dampen the cloth with a

$Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program the order of more

weak solution of neutral detergent and water, and then wipe clean.

tracks. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed into

Cleaning the Lens

memory.

A dirty lens will cause sound skipping and if the lens is very dirty, the CD may

To complete programming and start play

not work. Open the disc cover and clean the lens as shown.:

$Press The PGM stops flashing and play begins

Dust or Dry Particles: Using a camera

To clear programming

lens brush/blower, blow on the lens

$Press STOP

several times and wipe it lightly with
the brush to remove dust. Blow on the
lens one more time.

Fingerprints: If the lens cannot be
cleaned by using a brush/blower, use a
dry cotton swab starting from the
middle and working to the edge.

Fingerprints should be carefully wiped
from the surface of disc with a soft cloth.
Wipe in a straight motion from the centre
to the edge.

PROGRAM PLAY CARE AND MAINTENANCE